Wrexham goalkeeper Okonkwo keeps three clean sheet in a row for the second time in his pro career 
Published: September 02, 2024
Arthur Okonkwo has picked up where he left off last season as he extended his streak without conceding to three games during Wrexham's 2-0 road win versus Peterborough United at Weston Homes Stadium on Saturday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. This is only the second time in his professional career the Hale End ...
U18PL: Son of Nigeria's 1994 World Cup star scores first goal for Chelsea youth 
Published: September 01, 2024
Versatile defensive midfielder Landon Emenalo scored his first ever goal for Chelsea in the U18 Premier League as the Blues suffered a 5-2 defeat at the hands of Leicester City on Saturday, August 31. Landon is the son of former Super Eagles left-back Michael Emenalo who made a splash at the 1994 Fifa World Cup in t...
Crystal Palace's teenage Nigerian forward receives his first Premier League call-up 
Published: September 01, 2024
Teenage Nigerian forward Asher Agbinone received his first Premier League call-up as Crystal Palace forced Chelsea to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The 18-year-old was named in the matchday 20 but was not utilized off the bench by manager Oliver Glasner.  He wa...
'A really interesting topic' - Ex-Man City CB Onuoha reacts to Declan Rice's red card in Arsenal v Brighton
Published: September 01, 2024
Former Manchester City central defender Nedum Onuoha has had his say on whether Declan Rice should have been sent off during Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League early kick-off fixture played on Saturday at the Emirates Stadium. Kai Havertz opened the scoring in the 38th minute wi...
Manchester United's deadline day signing handed jersey number previously worn by Ighalo
Published: September 01, 2024
Manchester United confirmed the signing of Uruguay international Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain on transfer deadline day.  Primarily a defensive midfielder, Ugarte has put pen to paper on a five-year contract, with the option to extend for a further year. The 23-year-old was a key member of the Uruguay...
History-making Crystal Palace midfielder Ozoh scores first senior goal for loan club Derby County 
Published: August 31, 2024
Nigerian midfielder David Ozoh scored his first senior goal as Derby County thrashed Bristol City 3-0 on matchday four in the EFL Championship on Saturday. Five hundred and eighty eight days after Ozoh made history as the youngest ever player to represent Crystal Palace in the Premier League, he opened his goalscor...
Done deal: Wolverhampton Wanderers sign left-sided Nigerian defender from Chelsea
Published: August 31, 2024
With a statement on their official website, Wolverhampton Wanderers confirmed the deadline day signing of left-sided Nigerian central defender Saheed Olagunju from Chelsea.  Olagunju has left Chelsea during the second year of his scholarship after learning that he would not be offered a professional deal at the co...
'8th best player in the world' - Super Eagles star backs Osimhen's decision not to take pay cut to join Chelsea
Published: August 31, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu has backed Victor Osimhen's decision not to take a pay cut to seal a move to Chelsea on transfer deadline day. The six-time English champions failed in their pursuit to sign the Napoli star before the end of the transfer window, having failed to agree personal terms with him. ...
End of discussion: Chelsea delegation leave Naples after falling to shake hands with Osimhen
Published: August 30, 2024
Chelsea have failed in their pursuit to sign 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Boot winner Victor Osimhen. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Chelsea delegation have now left Naples after failing to reach an agreement with the reigning African Footballer of the Year. Manager Enzo Maresca is now set to use Nicolas Jac...
No going back: Ipswich Town on the brink of signing Nigerian forward after Ladapo's departure 
Published: August 30, 2024
After the departure of 2011 Flying Eagles invitee Freddie Ladapo whose deal was mutually terminated on Friday, August 30, Ipswich Town are on the brink of confirming the signing of another Nigerian forward.  According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Ipswich Town have agreed a deal with R.S.C. Anderlecht for the...
Confirmed: Okoronkwo completes transfer deadline day loan move from Everton 
Published: August 30, 2024
Through a statement on the club's official website, Premier League club Everton have announced that Francis Okoronkwo has completed a transfer deadline day loan move to EFL League Two club Salford City. Okoronkwo has joined Salford City on loan for the remainder of the 2024-2025 season in search of first team fo...
Manchester United exploring the possibility of signing Chelsea midfielder Chukwuemeka
Published: August 30, 2024
Manchester United are considering a move for Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka who has been deemed dispensable by Chelsea. According to Sky Sport reporter Dharmesh Sheth, Erik ten Hag's side are exploring the possibility of signing the England youth international ahead of tonight's deadline...
England squads: Arsenal, West Ham, Newcastle starlets among nine Nigeria-eligible players called up
Published: August 30, 2024
The English Football Association announced the Young Lions' rosters on Friday, August 30 ahead of international matches in September, with nine Nigeria-eligible players getting call-ups. Arsenal attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri and Chelsea winger Tyrique George have received their first call-ups to England U19...
Wolverhampton Wanderers agree deal to sign 17-year-old Nigerian centre-back from Chelsea
Published: August 30, 2024
Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to sign young Nigerian centre-back Saheed Olagunju from Chelsea. As revealed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Wolves have agreed a deal to sign the 17-year-old defender with the deal set to be signed today. The centre-back was part of Chelsea's academy scholars last season b...
Record-breaking deal for a Nigerian player: Al-Ahli reach agreement with Napoli to sign Chelsea target
Published: August 30, 2024
Al-Ahli have reached an agreement with Napoli to sign Chelsea target Victor Osimhen. As revealed by transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the Saudi Pro-League club have agreed a total fee between €75m-€80m with Napoli for the Super Eagles forward and are ready to offer him a four-year contract worth €25m-to €30m. ...